Construction Disputes and Investigations

We provide dispute and investigation services throughout all phases of the construction lifecycle. Our professionals, comprised of industry and technical experts, have direct project management experience in the global construction industry, and specialize in providing expert services related to investigations and litigation support.

Dispute Services:

Expert services for arbitration, litigation and adjudication including experts specializing in:

Quantum assessments	Financial modelling and analysis of damages and loss of profit
Delay, damages and productivity analyses	Mediation, arbitration, or litigation preparation
Technical assessments	Dispute resolution board roles
Investigations of potential fraud, waste and abuse	Adjudication
Claims and dispute avoidance	Scenario analysis
Construction claims analysis	Delay analysis using 4D modelling / building information modelling (BIM)
Contract administration reviews and assessments	Early case assessments (ECA) in advance of claims submission or arbitration proceedings

Investigation Services:

Contract compliance assessments and project audits	Investigation of fraud, waste, abuse and general misappropriation of funds in projects
Risk analysis and contingency calculations	Project monitoring and tracking of cost and schedule against plan
Project forensic cost audits	Project budget and forecast reviews and compliance assessments
Project health-checks and internal audit reviews	Variation or change order analysis
Project due diligence for investors and operators’ Boards

Subsectors We Serve:

Bridges and structures	Pharmaceutical
Commercial and industrial development	Power
Construction	Process facilities
Education: K-12 and higher education	Rail
Entertainment	Real estate
Hospitality	Roads
Gaming	Technology manufacturing: semi-conductors, data centers, EV batteries
Marine	Telecommunications
Mechanical and electrical	Transportation
Mining	Windfarms
Nuclear	Utilities
Oil and gas

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